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Overview |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 73% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $144 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or CSUMB?
- Missouri Southern State University is 46.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at CSUMB than Missouri Southern State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than CSUMB ($11,264 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 128.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($7,172 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 39.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,480 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CSUMB (94.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or CSUMB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSUMB and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Missouri Southern State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $8,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,600)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $6,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,831)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($144 vs. $215)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/